NFL Player News
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Zonovan Knight RB | ARI
Cardinals' Bam Knight: Garners five touches in Week 5
Knight recorded four carries for 11 yards and one touchdown, hauled in his only target for 13 yards and racked up 90 yards on four kick returns during Sunday's 22-21 loss to the Titans.
With James Conner (foot) out for the season and Trey Benson (knee) on injured reserve, the Cardinals have had to completely reset their backfield. Michael Carter paced the group Sunday with 23 touches for 73 yards from scrimmage and one rushing touchdown on a 57 percent snap share, while Emari Demercado (three carries for 81 yards, 28 percent) and Knight (five touches,16 percent) mixed in behind him. Knight actually earned a touch before Demercado in Week 5, and the latter's fumble through the end zone on a would-be 72-yard TD run in a disastrous fourth quarter for Arizona could result in a demotion. If that comes to pass, Knight is positioned to bump up to No. 2 on the RB depth chart behind Carter this coming Sunday at Indianapolis.
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Josh Williams RB | TB
Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Serves as kickoff returner in win
Williams returned five kickoffs for 129 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
With Sean Tucker moving into the No. 2 running back role Sunday as part of the domino effect of the absence of Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), Williams had an opportunity to move into the kickoff-returner role and handled it with success. Williams even got in for two snaps on offense but didn't log any touches in what was his first game with active status this season. The undrafted LSU product remains at the bottom of the running back depth chart, but he could reprise his special-teams duties Week 6 against the 49ers since Irving is expected to remain out for that contest.
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Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB | NYG
Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Estimated as limited Monday
Tracy (shoulder) was estimated as a limited participant on Monday's practice report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Tracy returned to practice last Friday and appears to be nearing a return after missing the Giants' past two contests following his shoulder injury Week 3 against the Chiefs. During Tracy's absence, Cam Skattebo has started each of the last two games and has totaled 40-138-0 rushing and 8-56-0 on nine targets out of the backfield. Skattebo lost a critical fumble at the goal line in Sunday's loss to the Saints and hasn't shown enough to slam the door on Tracy regaining his role as the team's RB1 upon his return.
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Raheem Blackshear RB | NYJ
Raheem Blackshear: Finds work in Pittsburgh
Blackshear signed with the Steelers' practice squad Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Blackshear was dropped by the Panthers with an injury settlement in late August and spent time with the Titans' practice squad in late September. However, he's since found a new home in Pittsburgh and could be elevated for the Week 6 matchup against the Browns if Jaylen Warren (knee) is unable to return.
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Zavier Scott RB | MIN
Vikings' Zavier Scott: Five carries but fumbles in win
Scott had five carries for 18 yards but lost a fumble in Sunday's win over Cleveland in London.
Scott played on 14 of the offense's 65 snaps and was the clear No. 2 running back ahead of Cam Akers (one snap on offense). Scott's fumble could put his No. 2 running back role at risk, but it doesn't appear Akers is a significant threat. However, Scott may have just one more game as the backup if Aaron Jones (hamstring) is able to return from injured reserve Week 8.
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Antonio Gibson RB | NE
Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Diagnosed with torn ACL
Gibson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday night's win over the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
It didn't look good after Gibson was in tears as he was helped off the field in the first half. He'll now miss the remainder of the 2025 season and finished his campaign with 25 carries for 106 yards and one touchdown. Gibson also caught two passes for six yards on three targets. With Gibson on the shelf, the Patriots figure to ride the tandem of Rhamondre Stevenson and dynamic rookie TreVeyon Henderson the rest of the way. Terrell Jennings currently is on the practice squad and will be an option to join the 53-man roster.
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Cam Akers RB | SEA
Vikings' Cam Akers: Throws TD pass
Akers threw a 32-yard touchdown pass on his only snap on offense while being used as a wildcat quarterback in Sunday's win over Cleveland in London.
Akers threw a perfect pass to Josh Oliver on a trick play. Akers was a successful high school quarterback and threw several halfback passes in college. Aside from the trick play, Akers had little role on offense, as he served as the team's No. 3 running back for the third straight week behind Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott, with Aaron Jones (hamstring) still on injured reserve.
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Ollie Gordon II RB | MIA
Dolphins' Ollie Gordon: Inefficient in loss
Gordon rushed three times for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Panthers.
The rookie from Oklahoma State played 14 offensive snaps and served as Miami's top reserve running back again in the Week 5 loss. Gordon has now rushed 21 times for 58 yards and a touchdown this season while catching two of three targets for an additional four yards. He's expected to continue playing a reserve role on the Dolphins' offense in a Week 6 matchup against the Chargers.
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Devin Singletary RB | NYG
Giants' Devin Singletary: Held in check Sunday
Singletary rushed six times for 20 yards and caught one of two targets for four yards in a Week 5 loss to New Orleans on Sunday.
For the second straight week, Singletary worked as New York's No. 2 RB behind Cam Skattebo. That role didn't yield much production for the veteran ball carrier, however, as he totaled a modest 24 yards on seven touches. Singletary's six carries and 20 rushing yards were actually third on the Giants -- Skattebo ran 15 times for 59 yards, while QB Jaxson Dart rushed seven times for 55 yards -- though no other tailback on the team took an offensive snap. Singletary's time as Skattebo's backup may be coming to an end, as Tyrone Tracy (shoulder) was able to practice last Friday in a limited fashion before ultimately being deemed inactive. With that said, New York has a short turnaround with a Thursday matchup against Philadelphia on tap, so Singletary could get one more chance to log a handful of carries Week 6.
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Kene Nwangwu RB | NYJ
Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Could return in Week 6
Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that Nwangwu (hamstring) will travel with the Jets to London, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Nwangwu has been sidelined for four consecutive games since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Steelers. However, he'll travel with the team to London ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Broncos, which is a good sign for his potential availability. The 27-year-old's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can return for Sunday's contest.